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Old February 19th 08, 11:37 AM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default Councils block in illegit driveways

Boltar (Boltar ) gurgled happily, sounding much
like they were saying:

It's a right reserved for those with vehicular access to their drives.
Which is signified, legally, by a drop kerb. Which must be installed by
the council.


And which particular law is the specified in then?


I'd strongly suspect it's the RTA, since you'd be looking for a specific
exception to the general rule that you ain't allowed to drive on the
pavement.

If and when the server gets out of bed, http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/
acts1988/ukpga_19880052_en_1

Cool. They'll have plenty of evidence for the criminal damage case
against you.


Willful obstruction is also a crime. It would be interesting to see it
played out in a court.


Wouldn't it just? Still, I'm sure somebody's daft enough to try it.

Then parking in the road is illegal, as it would cause an obstruction.


So they can't park on the road and they can't park off it.


Correct.

Do you work in a council by any chance?


No.

Are you an awkward sod who thinks he's got a god-given right to park
immediately outside his front door?